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How to get fromEccles to Skelmersdaleby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Eccles to Skelmersdale by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 375 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Salford Crescent to Wigan Wallgatetrain train Todmorden - Wigan Wallgate / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wigan Rail Stations to Concoursebus bus 375 / ...
    2h 15m
    £8–15

  2. Line 132 bus, line 375 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Trafford Centre Bus Station to Wallgatebus bus 132
    2. Take the bus from Wigan Rail Stations to Concoursebus bus 375 / ...
    2h 55m
    £5–7

  3. Train, line 319 bus

    1. Take the train from Eccles (Manchester) to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Tower Hill, Headbolt Lanetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Headbolt Lane Interchange to Concoursebus bus 319
    2h 16m

  4. Drive  24.6 mi

    1. Drive from Eccles to Skelmersdalecar car 24.6 mi
    30 min
    £7–9

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Eccles to Skelmersdaletaxi taxi 24.6 mi
    30 min
    £110–140

  6. Line 22 bus, line 125 bus, line 311 bus

    1. Take the bus from Eccles Interchange to Bolton Interchangebus bus 22 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus 125
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Concoursebus bus 311
    3h 55m

Eccles to Skelmersdale by bus and train

Calendar189Weekly Services
Duration2h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 29.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 15m

What companies run services between Eccles, Salford, England and Skelmersdale, England?

You can take a bus from Eccles Interchange to Concourse via The Trafford Centre Bus Station, Wallgate, and Wigan Rail Stations in around 2h 55m.

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